


Historic Transmission Interties Built the Foundation for Today’s Grid, Grid Strategies Report Finds
Tracing key projects like the PJM Interconnection and Pacific Intertie, the report demonstrates how regulatory and technological advances transformed isolated utilities into integrated regional grids for better power management.

Utilities Ask for $18.6 Billion in Rate Increases Through First Half of 2026
At the same time, investor-owned utilities are planning at least $1.4 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030, so the pipeline of rate increases may break still more records yet.

N.J. Gov. Sherrill Targets ‘Unnecessary’ Data Center Profits in $1B Ratepayer Relief Bill
On July 7, three bills targeting consumer energy savings are reportedly estimated to save N.J. ratepayers more than $1 billion annually.

Strategic Tree Trimming and System Upgrades Reduce Outages for Evergy Customers
Through year-round inspections, system-wide efforts and strategic vegetation management, Evergy has reduced customer outage times by 18% over four years.

New Directory Connects Researchers and Arboreta to Advance Tree Science
The TREE Fund and ArbNet have introduced a new online directory that links tree researchers with arboreta and botanical gardens worldwide.

LUMA Energizes Three Power Transformers to Strengthen Puerto Rico’s Grid Reliability
The recent installation of transformers at Sabana Llana, Crea, and Mora substations marks a significant step in Puerto Rico’s grid modernization. Funded by federal and non-federal sources, these projects bolster system capacity, reduce risks, and ensure stable power for communities.

NATS Launches New OSHA Compliance Course Series for Tree Workers
The self-paced online OSHA compliance courses are tailored for tree care workers, helping them to stay safe in the field.


Hydrogen: The clean-burning fuel of the future—if we can find a cheap and clean way to ship it
Many experts refer to hydrogen as “the fuel of the future.” It is expected to help decarbonize the global economy in two main ways: Burning it or feeding it into a fuel cell produces storable energy with no carbon emissions,…
